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With several competitions for instrumental and vocal classes, for research projects and artistically convincing performances from all disciplines, the Mozarteum University offers its students a wide range of opportunities for internal comparison and professional preparation for international competitions.

Competitions … Home Competitions Savarez-Corelli Competition Savarez-Corelli Competition © Christian Schneider Skip page navigation Overview Return to slider start On 9 November 2025, the internal Savarez-Corelli Competition for Chamber Music with Guitar, founded by Professor Maria Isabel Siewers de Pazur, will take place for the 11th time. All ensembles with one or more guitars are invited to register. The prize will be awarded to the best interpretation in the field of guitar chamber music. Department of String Studies +43 676 88122 376 angelica.herzig@moz.ac.at Institute for Chamber Musickammermusik@moz.ac.at Savarez-Corelli Competition:Internal competition for chamber music with guitar ContactMaria Isabel Siewers, artistic directormaria.siewers@moz.ac.at+43 676 5319 055 About Traditional guitar chamber music, with its most prominent representatives Giuliani, Paganini, Diabelli and Schubert, reached its peak in the 19th century. Thanks to guitarists such as Andrés Segovia and Julian Bream, composers such as Villa Lobos, Castelnuovo Tedesco, Britten, Rodrigo, Webern, Stravinsky, Takemitsu, Kurtag, Henze, Boulez, Crumb, Petrassi, Donatoni, Gnattali, Guastavino, Brouwer, Piazzolla and many others have been inspired to incorporate the guitar into ensembles, often in unusual combinations. The students of the guitar classes enthusiastically participated in 10 editions of this competition (which we were able to organise until 2019 thanks to the support of the French string company Savarez-Corelli). We are delighted to present a new edition of the competition as part of the Mozarteum International Guitar Festival in November 2025! zum Programm XI Savarez-Corelli Competition 2025 Registration & Terms and Conditions Registration deadline: 17 October 2025 at 12:00 noon  Registration form (PDF) Conditions of participation: The following are eligible to participate: Regular students of the Mozarteum University Alumni*Alumna who completed their studies at the Mozarteum University in 2024 and 2025 External musicians may participate provided that at least one ensemble member is a student or alumnus/alumna of the Mozarteum.  The order of participants will be announced on 2 November. The jury reserves the right to select individual movements or parts of movements on an equal basis for all participants. The decisions of the respective jury are final. All participants undertake to be present at the award ceremony. Registration: The registration form must be submitted by email to maria.siewers@moz.ac.at by 12 noon on 17 October 2025. Jury Elene Braslavsky Hans Brüderl Simone Fontanelli Amiram Ganz Maria Isabel Siewers Frederic Zigante Prizes Price: 600 euros Price: 400 euros Price: 200 euros Savarez and Corelli strings (for guitar and string instruments) Repertoire A freely selectable programme with a playing time of approx. 20 minutes. This programme can be performed by an ensemble or in combination with a smaller group: e.g. the ensemble ‘Con Fuoco’ (guitar, violin, cello) plays a trio (10 minutes) and two members play a violin-guitar duo. In this case, the prize is awarded to the entire ensemble. with the kind support of Skip slider Jump to slider start XI Savarez-Corelli-Competition 2025 20.11.2025 XI Savarez-Corelli-Competition 2025  Once again this year, the internal Savarez-Corelli Guitar Chamber Music Competition at the Mozarteum University of Arts, under the direction of María Isabel Siewers, attracted great interest among students. It took place on 9 November in the Bösendorfersaal as part of the 1st Mozarteum International Guitar Festival. News Archiv Preisträger*innen der Savarez–Corelli-Wettbewerbe I Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2005 1. Preis: Schubert Duo (Alessandro D’Amico, Bratsche und Jonas Nordberg, Gitarre)2. Preis ex aequo: Duo Do Re (Doris Panzl, Violine und Reinhold Schmid, Gitarre)2. Preis ex aequo: „The British Music Consort" (David Bader, Andreas Bernhofer, Rafael Davila, Georg Lachner, Uschi Pompernigg, Gitarren und Thorsten Büttner, Tenor) II Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2006 1. Preis: Gitarrenduo Gorgios Nousis und Konstantinos Tosidis 2. Preis ex aequo: Schubert Duo (Alessandro D’Amico, Bratsche mit Jonas Nordberg, Gitarre)2. Preis ex aequo: Cecilio Perera mit José Gómez Pérez   Förderpreis: Wind and Strings (Jerica Pavli, Flöte, Jonathan Mauch, Oboe, Makiko Kurabayashi, Fagott mit David Bader, Gitarre) III Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2007 2. Preis: Guitar Quartet Miscelanea (Alejandro Díaz Bandrés, Kostas Tosidis, Tanausú Luis Díaz and Giorgos Pervolarakis)  IV Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2008 1. Preis: Gitarrenquartett Miscelanea (Alejandro Díaz Bandrés, Kostas Tosidis, Tanausú Luis Díaz und Giorgos Pervolarakis)2. Preis: Ada Mainich, Bratsche mit Federico Jesús Díaz Páez Sonderpreis: Dada und Freunde (David Gruber, Flöte, Yuki Meuthen, Violine, Gundula Leitner, Violoncello mit David Bader, Gitarre)  V Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2009 1. Preis: NOIZ Guitar Duo (Dora Nakou und Pedro Izquierdo)2. Preis ex aequo: Claudia Michel, Gesang mit Juan Carlos Aguilar 2. Preis ex aequo: Duo Grazioso (Marie-Therese Schwöllinger und Elina Salzmann) Förderpreis: Gitarrenquartett (Bernardette Ober, Kathrin Pichler, Birgit Islek, Barbara Sprüderer)  VI Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2011 1. Preis: Guitar & Opera (Corina Reithuber, Gesang und Tal Hurwitz, Gitarre)2. Preis: Fabian Bertoncello, Violine und Nedyalko Petkov, Klarinette mit Edgar Ocampo und Jonas Kublickas, Gitarren3. Preis: Duo Maklar-Simão (Petruška Maklar, Querflöte und André Simão, Gitarre)  Sonderpreis: Gitarrentrio „DaRaBe“ und Freunde (David Bader, Beni Doß und Raúl Rolón)  VII Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und II Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2013 1. Preis: Agustín Nazzetta und Gustavo Camacho Gómez (Gitarren) VIII Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und II Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2015 1. Preis ex aequo, Salzburger Ensemble für Französische Musik (Dolores Rauter, Harfe, Tamara Sutanja und Vita Venko, Flöten, Franziska Wallner, Klarinette, Vera Otasek und Moisés I. dos Santos, Violinen, Clemens Gordon und Jorge Pérez-Pérez, Bratschen und Anne Keckeis, Violoncello) 1. Preis ex aequo, Gitarrenduo Gustavo Camacho Gómez und Agustín Nazzetta  Förderpreis Preis: Cubit Duo (Maeve Feinberg, Violine und Jonas Kublickas, Gitarre) mit Carlos Goicochea, Klavier  Live Music Preis: Gitarrentrio Johannes-Beni-Sebastian (Johannes Bauer, Beni Doß und Sebastian Pointner) IX Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und III Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2017   1- Preis: Salzburg GuitarTrio (Andrew Booth, Izan Rubio Soria und Katie Lonson)2. Preis: Ensemble "67" (Milića Pasic, Dominika Hučka, Bogdan Bikicki, Maja Backović, Gusté Barbora Butvydaite, Leonie Trips und Ema Kobal) X Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und IV Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2019 1. Preis: Mozaik Guitar Quartet (Álvaro García Peón, Utkan Aslan, Hannelore Van der Elst und Michael Lochery)2. Preis: Harfenduo Leonor Maia, Lara Hrastnik  Förderpreise: Haizea Duo (Isabel Carmona, Flöte und Claudia Besné, Harfe), Duo Boreal (Eva Calvo, Gitarre und Claudia Besné, Harfe XI Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2025 Preis: Ex aequo Mesquita Duo (Manuel & José Pedro Mesquita, Gitarren) und an Duo Ad Art (Ana Gorjanc & Čakš,Štaš, Gitarren) Preis: Duo Akusma (Antigoni Baxe, Gitarre & Georgios Lolas, Akkordeon) 

Festivals & Academies … Home Festivals & Academies Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Skip page navigation Overview Apply: Masterclasses Apply: Competition Apply: Guitar makers Supporters Get in touch! Return to slider start The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival is a vibrant celebration of the guitar, with its first edition dedicated to the rich and diverse Brazilian repertoire. The festival presents world-class concerts, an international competition and an exciting programme of artistic and educational events. A unique opportunity to experience the international guitar scene at one of the world's most inspiring musical institutions! Department of String Studies +43 676 88122 376 angelica.herzig@moz.ac.at Mozarteum International Guitar Festival9.-11. November 2025 Contactandrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at  Application for masterclasses: Deadline: August 16, 2025 Application form (PDF) Application for competition:Deadline: October 7, 2025 Application form (PDF) Application for guitar makers:Deadline: August, 16 2025 Application form (PDF) About From 9 to 11 November, the Mozarteum University in Salzburg will host the Mozarteum Guitar Festival – three days dedicated to classical guitar. The programme includes an international guitar competition, masterclasses with renowned artists, a chamber music competition, Erasmus masterclasses and an exhibition by guitar makers. The festival will be complemented by lectures by international musicologists, who will offer different perspectives on guitar music and its history. This year's focus is on the Brazilian guitar repertoire, which is celebrated for its special character and musical diversity. With the support of the Brazilian Embassy in Vienna, the festival offers a special opportunity for students, musicians and guitar lovers to exchange ideas, learn and network in a relaxed atmosphere. Programm 9.11.2025  10:00 Uhr: Opening and welcome ceremony - Solitär   10:30-12:00 Uhr: Showcase: guitar makers and guitar accessories - Solitär  10:30-18:30 Uhr: Masterclasses – rooms 2nd and 3rd floor 11:00-17:00 Uhr: Chamber music competition - Bösendorfersaal 12:00-13:00 Uhr: Lunch break 14:00-16:00 Uhr: Luthiers’ guitars try-out concert - Solitär 19:30 Uhr: Concert DUO ASSAD, Solitär - Get yout tickets! 10.11.2025 9:30–18:30 Uhr: Masterclasses – rooms 2nd and 3rd floor 10:00-12:00 Uhr: Matinée recital - Wiener Saal, Stiftung Mozarteum 12:00-13:00Uhr: Lunch break 13:00-16:30 Uhr: Sergio Assad - Odair Assad masterclass - Solitär 17:00-18:00 Uhr: LECTURES Luciano Lima, Frédéric Zigante, Cleyton Vieira Fernandes - Solitär 19:30 Uhr: Concert GABRIEL BIANCO, Solitär - Get yout tickets! 11.11.2025 9:30–18:00 Uhr: Masterclasses  (Kleines Studio, rooms 2nd floor and 3rd floor) 10:00-12:00 Uhr: Matinée recital - Solitär 12:00-13:00 Uhr: Lunch break 16:00 Uhr: MICHI RUZITSCHKA – Exploring Choro - Bösendorfersaal 18:30 Uhr: Competition final round - Solitär - Get yout tickets! Luthiers Exhibition: Aleksey Durkhovitch, Cleyton Vieira Fernandes, Jacopo & Gioachino Giussani, Anastasios Koukourigos, Oren Myers, Kolya Panhuyzen, Francesco Pignataro (Michelangelo Guitars), Sangirardi & Cavicchi (SEC Guitars), Walter Verreydt Guitar Accessories: Leona Cases, D’Accordo Armrest, D’Addario Strings, Augustine strings 9.11.2025 07:30 pm Solitär Guitar Festival: Duo Assad  im Rahmen des Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Concert · Tickets (Opens in new tab) 9.11.—10.11.2025 Foyer Haupthaus Guitar Festival: Luthiers Exhibition  im Rahmen des Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Exhibition · Free 10.11.2025 07:30 pm Solitär Guitar Festival: Gabriel Bianco  im Rahmen des Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Concert · Tickets (Opens in new tab) 11.11.2025 06:30 pm Solitär Guitar Festival: Guitar Gala  Finale - Mozarteum International Guitar Competition Concert · Tickets (Opens in new tab) Information on applying for masterclasses The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival offers a unique opportunity to study with some of the most renowned names in the international classical guitar scene in an environment of high artistic and cultural prestige. With the kind support of: Skip slider Jump to slider start

The Concorso Ruggiero Ricci for violin and the Concorso Hindemith / Mainardi for viola and cello are held in annual rotation. The internal competitions are aimed at students of the Department of String & Plucked Instruments.

The Sir Ian Stoutzer Prize, endowed with 20,000 euros, is awarded annually to students from artistic instrumental and vocal classes at the Mozarteum University. The sponsor of the highly endowed award is the British businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Stoutzker.

Whether contemporary composition, international summer courses or chamber music: Here you will find all festivals and academy of the Mozarteum University.

Service & Support … Home Study Service & Support ÖH Mozarteum ÖH Mozarteum © Michael Klimt Skip page navigation Overview Events Tutorials Units Contact persons News Stock exchanges Galerie DAS ZIMMER Return to slider start The students' union (ÖH = Österreichische Hochschüler*innenschaft) makes sure that students are well looked-after and supported during their time at the Mozarteum University, alnd also ensures that they are represented in numerous committees. The ÖH Mozarteum thus plays a key role in the lives of students, who are automatically members from the moment of enrolment. Highlights of the ÖH calendar include the Welcome Day at the start of the semester and the legendary Mozfest, but also a monthly Open Stage or pub quiz. ÖH Mozarteum +43 676 881 22 385 vorsitz@oeh-mozarteum.at Mirabellplatz 1 1. Floor via the stairs of the Gallery DAS ZIMMER 5020 Salzburg www.oeh-mozarteum.at   Downloads List of tutors Events 23.4.2026 09:00 am Universität Mozarteum Salzburg ÖH Mozarteum Bike-Repair-Day  Radl-Fit am Mirabellplatz 1: Carlavelorep bietet für Studierende einen Fahrrad-Check und Hilfe bei kleinen Reparaturen direkt am Campus an. Action day · Free Tutorials Tutorials offer the opportuniy for those at the start of their studies to benefit from the knowledge and know-how of students in higher semesters. Students can work with a tutor to go over material they have covered in a course and explore it in more depth. Often, tutorials can be used to work on exercises together. Tutorials are organised through the Mozarteum University and the ÖH Mozarteum; an overview of the tutorials can be found here. Departments The numerous departments within the ÖH Mozarteum work hard to make the everyday life of students more varied and easier. Each department is responsible for a specific area, including public relations, social affairs, and culture & events. Who to contact Skip slider Andrea Lienbacher Andrea Lienbacher First Vice-Chair of the Students’ Union Senate ÖH Mozarteum Leo Mayrhuber Senate ÖH Mozarteum Julia Vogel Julia Vogel Chair of the Students‘ Union / Second Vice-Chair of the Senate ÖH Mozarteum Senate Anja Burow Anja Burow Students' Union (ÖH) Secretary ÖH Mozarteum Melisa Halilovic Melisa Halilovic Students' Union (ÖH) Secretary ÖH Mozarteum Veronika Seiler Veronika Seiler Logistics Department ÖH Mozarteum Nina Vedova Nina Vedova Adviser on Economic and Socia Affairs for International Students ÖH Mozarteum Teresa Buchmayr Teresa Buchmayr Educational Politics and Legal Department ÖH Mozarteum Sophie Gander Sophie Gander Department of Online Events ÖH Mozarteum Magdalena Anna Heller Magdalena Anna Heller Cultural Department / Gallery DAS ZIMMER ÖH Mozarteum Emilia Wutte Emilia Wutte Logistics Department ÖH Mozarteum Moritz Rußegger Moritz Rußegger PR Department ÖH Mozarteum Jump to slider start News Keine Festung Österreich – für eine offene Universitätslandschaft Österreich 15.1.2025 Keine Festung Österreich – für eine offene Universitätslandschaft Österreich  News Winners of the 2023 Art Prize 15.11.2023 Winners of the 2023 Art Prize  In 2023, the Students' Union at the Mozarteum University awarded the Art Prize for the fifth time. The competition is open to all regular students of the Department of Fine Arts & Design. Awards & Successes Registration for the 14th Sustainability Challenge 8.9.2023 Registration for the 14th Sustainability Challenge  Students from all majors can apply for the 14th Sustainability Challenge by September 25th. The Sustainability Challenge is an interdisciplinary elective course with a focus on sustainability, SDGs & climate protection. Students at the Mozarteum University Salzburg can choose from two projects that are carried out with external partner organizations. News Arts of Change - Change of Arts 2023 21.12.2022 Arts of Change - Change of Arts 2023  Coaching and support program of trans- and interdisciplinary projects of art students on the topics of art, sustainability & socio-ecological transformation News Winners* of the Design Award 2022 16.11.2022 Winners* of the Design Award 2022  in 2022, the student body of the Mozarteum University awarded the Design Prize for the third time. The call for entries was addressed to all students of the Department of Fine Arts & Design, who could submit up to three works each from the last three years Awards & Successes Calls & Scholarships Annual scholarships awarded by the city of Salzburg The province of Salzburg is once again awarding seven annual scholarships of € 12,000 each in the following categories: visual arts, photography, music, performing arts, literature, media arts, film The requirements and submission deadlines can be found in the call for applications! Out of the Box! Call for Proposals by the City of Salzburg Promoting creative cooperation, realising unconventional ideas, gaining new perspectives - Out of the box! The most recent call for applications by the City of Salzburg demonstrates a dedication to promoting cooperation between artists, cultural actors, academics and entrepreneurs in the urban area of Salzburg. There is a strong desire for local networks to be strengthened and innovative and sustainable collaborations to be made possible.  With the call "Out of the box", the city of Salzburg invites applicants to develop projects at the meeting point between art, academia and the business sector. For this purpose, collaborations of at least two people who can show experience in at least two of the three areas should arise. The focus is on the districts of Riedenburg and Maxglan, where selected projects are to be implemented in the period from mid-September to the end of December 2023. Creativity, diversity and participation are particularly important.  "Out of the box" should involve local residents and bring together different local groups. The creative projects can take place either indoors and outdoors. Submissions can include, for example, installations, performances, interventions, discourse formats, district festivals, screenings or audio walks. The maximum funding amount per project is EUR 5,000. The deadline for submissions is 11th April.  More information and details about the call for proposals can be found in the link below.We are looking forward to many exciting project ideas!  To the call for proposals Notice boards Jobs Saxophonist*in wanted! (Status: 1st February 2023) I am looking for a saxophonist (m/f/d) for my birthday party on (probably) 15.07.2023 for 2-3 h, who can take over the musical background with half-playback from about 16:30. Please post on the ÖH job board as follows: WHAT: a saxophonist with half-playback WHEN: Sat 15.07.2023, 16:30-19:30 (alternatively 22.07.2023) WHERE: City of Salzburg MUSIC STYLE: Well-known Sax-pieces,  FEE: by arrangement --- If interested, please contact us at  julianeschmich@yahoo.de Accommodation Small two-room apartment near train station (as of 1st Feburary 2023) We rent a small two-room apartment in Salzburg (my student apartment), which we have now renovated and freshly furnished after a long-term tenant moved out. The apartment is on the 5th floor of a block just behind the train station and is quiet. It is less suitable for regular practice with loud instruments, but otherwise for singing or quiet work and study. We could also put an electric piano in there for practicing with headphones if desired. We will be in Salzburg between January 27 and 31 and would be happy to show you the apartment if you wish. Dr. phil. Barbara MüllerHauptstrasse 92CH 8272 Ermatingen +41 79 742 85 83 © Galerie DAS ZIMMER Exhibition room DAS ZIMMER Gallery Learn more! (on german page)

in 2022, the student body of the Mozarteum University awarded the Design Prize for the third time. The call for entries was addressed to all students of the Department of Fine Arts & Design, who could submit up to three works each from the last three years